Opposition’s Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday announced to boycott the session of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security being held today.
PTI leader Salman Akram Raja in a press conference demanded initiating grand dialogue to formulate the national strategy against terrorism and maintenance of law and order.
Salman Akram Raja demanded release of the PTI’s founder on parole to include him in the process.
Party leader Shibli Faraz said that the party leaders were not allowed consultation with the founder, thus the PTI has decided to boycott the huddle. “Denying visit and consultation with the party founder has been an injustice,” Omar Ayub said.
Veteran politician Mehmood Achakzai also demanded for a national jirga also participated by the PTI’s founder.
A meeting of the Parliament’s National Security Committee being held today.
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has summoned the national security body’s session on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
